I have been opening packs since I was 7 back in 1962. Lots of now valuable cards for sure, but my most memorable card was a common from a pack in 1965. Growing up in St. Louis, we were all rabid Cardinals fans. The World Series victory over the Yankees in 1964 elevated our passion for the hometown team immensely. Cardinals cards were highly coveted. But as exciting as it was finding Gibson, Boyer, Flood or the team card with 1st Place - National League, the World Series cards, especially the Game 7 and Celebration card, were on another level. I distinctly remember pulling that beautiful card with the caption "The Cards Celebrate" and will never forget the sheer joy of seeing a card for the first time that still makes me smile, not for its monetary value but for the feeling it gave a ten-year old baseball fan who simply loved the game and cherished his team. It's why I still collect today.
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